- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (26 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (19 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 zł (2.88 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (14 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.59 zł (3.52 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05 zł (2.01 ₪) | 4.45 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.16 zł (3.10 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.12 zł (5.02 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.62 zł (2.57 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,903 zł (3,831 ₪) | 7,687 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,851 zł (2,799 ₪) | 5,726 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (463 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,375 zł (2,331 ₪) | 4,504 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,739 zł (1,707 ₪) | 3,211 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 305 zł (299 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (36 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (1,879 ₪) | 1,846 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (408 ₪) | 375 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (24 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 zł (273 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (142 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 293 zł (288 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 zł (328 ₪) | 523 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,628 zł (77,184 ₪) | 133,473 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 zł (4.79 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (103 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (30 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (126 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (14 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (11 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (4.84 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (40 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (65 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (52 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (211 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (118 ₪) | 275 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (21 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,058 zł (2,020 ₪) | 2,302 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (0.48 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (125 ₪) | 310 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (16 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Israel
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